The public voting to determine the five finalists eligible for the grand prize in The Mailys 2013 has now started. As you may already know, in any given month, the nominated list that receives the highest number of votes will become that month's finalist. Five different finalists will be selected, one for each month of voting: September, October, November and December 2013 and January 2014.

Nine lists have been nominated so far. Spread the word and vote for your favorite lists among the nominees. You can vote once every 24 hours, so as the saying goes, vote early and vote often!

If you are subscribed to a great LISTSERV list but don't see it among the nominees, nominate it! Nominations are accepted until December 31, so nominate today to make sure that your favorite list gets maximum exposure. And remember, everyone who nominates a new, qualified list is entered into a random drawing for a chance to win a trip to Stockholm, Sweden, home of L-Soft.

The LISTSERV Choice Awards, also known as "The Mailys", began in 2004 and is a unique, worldwide recognition program that honors outstanding email lists. The program is currently in its eighth year. All LISTSERV mailing lists, including announcement lists, newsletters, discussion groups and email communities are eligible, and everyone can nominate an interesting list.